JUL 22
2026
PASS · 0 violations
The Bean Caffe
Chicago Health Dept
2235 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).
8 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jul 2026.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026
Inspection history
NOV 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 14
2017
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE TOP DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT LOBBY AREA LOOSE AND WHOBBLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA,AROUND GREASE TRAP,AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SPRAY ATTACHMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
SEP 7
2017
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED NO DOCUMENTATION OF THE PEST CONTROL COMPANIES STATE OF ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL LICENSE IN THIS ESTABLISHMENTS PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE TOP DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT LOBBY AREA LOOSE AND WHOBBLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA,AROUND GREASE TRAP,AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SPRAY ATTACHMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
SEP 9
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,MISSING KNOB ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 11
2014
PASS 2 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE BACK OF CAPPUCCINO MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.
DEC 4
2014
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE BOTTOM MIDDLE PART OF THE 2 GLASS DOORS. REVOLVING DOORS DOOR SWEEP WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. REPLACE WORN OUT DOOR SWEEP. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT PREP/SERVING AREA AND STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.
NOV 12
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR BREAD STORAGE CABINET DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR LEFT PREP LINE SANDWICH COOLER.
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